JOB PURPOSE

• To recognise and attend appropriately to basic medical needs at church
• To promote healthy lifestyles among the congregation through information and training
• Forum for health workers within the congregation to share information relating to their line of work
• Mentoring people intending to pursue careers in healthcare and medicine

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• To recognise injuries and medical emergencies at church and respond appropriately
• To provide information about appropriate health-seeking behaviour through clinics and other formal and informal interactions
• To undertake training appropriate to providing on-going support to the congregation
• To regularly check that first aid kit and equipment is in place and ready for use
• To communicate regularly with the head of department regarding availability for so as to ensure that rotas are adequately staffed
• To record all incidents and interventions in First aid record book in church office